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Absci in research collaboration with Merck

Absci (NASDAQ:ABSI), which uses deep learning AI and synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins, entered a research collaboration with Merck (known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada), using...

January 7, 2022

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Rencofilstat adopted as non-proprietary name for Hepion’s CRV431

Hepion Pharmaceuticals’ (NASDAQ:HEPA) lead drug candidate for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and other liver diseases, CRV431, has been renamed, rencofilstat. The non-proprietary name change was...

January 7, 2022

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Stifel sees possible rebound year for biotech; top picks for 2022

In its biotech outlook, Stifel said that “on heels of weakness and negativity, 2022 may turn out to be a rebound year wherein biotech stocks – particularly decliners despite positive results and/or commercial...

January 5, 2022

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Hepion Pharmaceuticals to present clinical data at NASH-TAG conference

Dr. Todd Hobbs, CMO of Hepion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:HEPA), will present data from the company’s Phase 2 AMBITION study with drug candidate, CRV431, at the NASH-TAG 2022 conference at Park City, Utah on Jan. 8...

January 5, 2022

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Sigyn outlines 2021 achievements; 2022 clinical, corporate outlook

In a letter to shareholders, chairman and CEO, Jim Joyce of Sigyn Therapeutics (OTC:SIGY), said that in the face of a pandemic that paused and shuttered numerous clinical research programs, “we translated our vision for...

January 4, 2022

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PharmaJet partner Zydus Cadila in COVID-19 vaccine expansion with Korean firm

Needle-free injection company PharmaJet’s partner, Zydus Cadila, is partnering with Enzychem Lifesciences to manufacture their COVID-19 plasmid DNA vaccine, ZyCoV-D, in Korea. The plan is to manufacture more than 80...

January 4, 2022

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FSD Pharma in share repurchase program

The board of FSD Pharma (NASDAQ, CSE:HUGE; FRA: 0K9A) authorized the company to repurchase up to 2,000,000 of its subordinate Class B voting shares, or about 5% of its subordinate voting shares outstanding, from time to...

December 30, 2021

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Altamira updates Bentrio EU roll-out, 510(k), new Asian distribution, COVID-19, allergy testing

Altamira Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CYTO) issued a business update on Bentrio, its nasal spray for protection against airborne viruses and allergens. The company has set up contracts with wholesalers in its lead market of...

December 30, 2021

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Titan Pharmaceuticals to explore strategic alternatives

Titan Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TTNP) engaged Maxim Group as its exclusive financial advisor to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. Potential strategic alternatives that may be...

December 21, 2021

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FDA clears Hepion IND for CRV431 in treatment of liver cancer

The FDA accepted Hepion Pharmaceuticals’ (NASDAQ:HEPA) IND application for CRV431, a liver-targeting, novel cyclophilin inhibitor, for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Liver cancer is the sixth most...

December 21, 2021

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Altamira randomizes first patients in Bentrio trial in house dust mite allergy

Altamira Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CYTO) randomized the first group of patients in a clinical trial with Bentrio (AM-301) in house dust mite allergic rhinitis. Bentrio, a drug-free nasal spray intended for personal...

December 16, 2021

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Cidara, Mundipharma post positive Phase 3 results for rezafungin in candidemia, invasive candidiasis

Cidara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CDTX) and Mundipharma reported positive topline data from the ReSTORE Phase 3 clinical trial, evaluating the efficacy and safety of its once-weekly antifungal...

December 15, 2021

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Precigen reports positive interim Phase 1 data in r/r AML

Precigen (NASDAQ:PGEN) presented positive interim data at the ASH annual meeting from an ongoing Phase 1/1b clinical study of PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T in patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) acute myeloid leukemia...

December 14, 2021

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OpSens files 510(k) submission for new guidewire for TAVR procedure

OpSens (TSX:OPS; OTCQX:OPSSF) filed a 510(k) submission with the FDA for regulatory clearance of its new SavvyWire guidewire for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR procedures. OpSens previously filed for...

December 13, 2021

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ENDRA, King ’s College Hospital in TAEUS clinical study for NAFLD

ENDRA Life Sciences (NASDAQ:NDRA) is partnering with King’s College Hospital, London (KCH) for a clinical study of ENDRA’s Thermo-Acoustic Enhanced Ultrasound (TAEUS) device for assessing non-alcoholic fatty liver...

December 13, 2021

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Palisade Bio to receive U.S. patent to treat adhesions and postoperative ileus

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a new U.S. patent for Palisade Bio’s (NASDAQ:PALI) lead investigational drug product, LB1148, for use in treating adhesions and postoperative ileus...

December 8, 2021

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Cognetivity, Ketamine One collaborating on depression, PTSD studies

Cognetivity Neurosciences (CSE:CGN; OTCQB:CGNSF; FWB:1UB) entered a collaborative partnership with Ketamine One Capital to study and develop assessments for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the...

December 7, 2021

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FSD Pharma unveils video demonstrating disease-modifying effects of Lucid-MS in established animal model of MS

FSD Pharma (NASDAQ, CSE:HUGE; FRA: 0K9) unveiled preclinical data in established animal models of multiple sclerosis, supported by an explanatory video, demonstrating the potentially disease-modifying effects of Lucid...

December 2, 2021

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Sigyn Therapeutics successfully completes study for gram-positive bacterial toxins

Sigyn Therapeutics (OTC: SIGY) reported that preclinical in vitro studies have validated the ability of Sigyn Therapy to deplete the presence of gram-positive bacterial toxins from human blood plasma. Sigyn...

December 1, 2021

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Altamira randomizes first patient in Bentrio trial in seasonal allergic rhinitis

Altamira Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CYTO) randomized the first patient in its NASAR trial for the clinical evaluation of Bentrio (AM-301) in seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Bentrio, a drug-free nasal spray intended for...

December 1, 2021

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Clene presents updated data from RESCUE-ALS Phase 2 study

Clene (NASDAQ:CLNN) presented new data from the RESCUE-ALS Phase 2 study of CNM-Au8, a catalytically active gold nanocrystal suspension, in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the 4th annual ALS ONE...

December 1, 2021

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BeyondSpring receives CRL for plinabulin NDA to prevent CIN

BeyondSpring Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:BYSI) received a complete response letter (CRL) from the FDA for its NDA seeking approval of plinabulin in combination with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) for the...

December 1, 2021

Absci in research collaboration with Merck

Rencofilstat adopted as non-proprietary name for Hepion’s CRV431

Stifel sees possible rebound year for biotech; top picks for 2022

Hepion Pharmaceuticals to present clinical data at NASH-TAG conference

Sigyn outlines 2021 achievements; 2022 clinical, corporate outlook

PharmaJet partner Zydus Cadila in COVID-19 vaccine expansion with Korean firm

FSD Pharma in share repurchase program

Altamira updates Bentrio EU roll-out, 510(k), new Asian distribution, COVID-19, allergy testing

Titan Pharmaceuticals to explore strategic alternatives

FDA clears Hepion IND for CRV431 in treatment of liver cancer

Altamira randomizes first patients in Bentrio trial in house dust mite allergy

Cidara, Mundipharma post positive Phase 3 results for rezafungin in candidemia, invasive candidiasis

Precigen reports positive interim Phase 1 data in r/r AML

OpSens files 510(k) submission for new guidewire for TAVR procedure

ENDRA, King ’s College Hospital in TAEUS clinical study for NAFLD

Palisade Bio to receive U.S. patent to treat adhesions and postoperative ileus

Cognetivity, Ketamine One collaborating on depression, PTSD studies

FSD Pharma unveils video demonstrating disease-modifying effects of Lucid-MS in established animal model of MS

Sigyn Therapeutics successfully completes study for gram-positive bacterial toxins

Altamira randomizes first patient in Bentrio trial in seasonal allergic rhinitis

Clene presents updated data from RESCUE-ALS Phase 2 study

BeyondSpring receives CRL for plinabulin NDA to prevent CIN

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